The Poland international is currently undergoing hip and groin treatment and has not featured for the club this season.
While the 28-year-old is eager to return to the side, he insists he will not rush his comeback and risk a further lay-off.
"My goal is to come back for the second half of the season," Piszczek told Bild, before stating his intention to complete his return in good time.
"Even though I have now and then a little pain, it is definitely much better than before the operation. I am satisfied.
"I will do nothing unnecessary to put myself under pressure after such a major operation."
There were fears that manager Jurgen Klopp may be without fellow defender Marcel Schmelzer too, after he was forced off with a facial injury in Germany's 3-0 win over Austria.
Dortmund have made an impressive start to their season, winning the DFL Supercup and leading the Bundesliga with a 100 per cent record.
